All Discussions Tagged 'wildlife' - Harringay online2024-03-19T01:54:31Zhttps://harringayonline.com/forum/topic/listForTag?tag=wildlife&feed=yes&xn_auth=noThe Parkland Walk - nature reserve or park?tag:harringayonline.com,2023-07-28:844301:Topic:15469582023-07-28T23:44:19.036ZSimon Olleyhttps://harringayonline.com/profile/SimonOlley
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<p>Haringey Council is looking to improve accessibility on the Parkland Walk. That's not necessarily good news.</p>
<p>There's a huge risk that this could drastically change the unique feel of the nature reserve and even damage it, with a wider, smoother path facilitating ever larger numbers of people, especially cyclists, and at the expense of…</p>
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<p>Haringey Council is looking to improve accessibility on the Parkland Walk. That's not necessarily good news.</p>
<p>There's a huge risk that this could drastically change the unique feel of the nature reserve and even damage it, with a wider, smoother path facilitating ever larger numbers of people, especially cyclists, and at the expense of the health of the natural ecology and the flora and wildlife it supports.</p>
<p>Is it the parkification of a wild space? You can view <a href="https://mailchi.mp/parkland-walk/path-consultation" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the latest newsletter from the Friends of the Parkland Walk</a> and find out their concerns. You'll also get the link to the consultation form where you can share your concerns or ideas with Haringey project officers. </p>
<p>Acess the consultation at <a href="https://parklandwalkimprovements.commonplace.is/" target="_self">parklandwalkimprovements.commonplace.is</a></p>
<p></p> The Harringay Cormoranttag:harringayonline.com,2020-05-31:844301:Topic:12416702020-05-31T16:03:26.395ZHughhttps://harringayonline.com/profile/hjuk
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<p>We spotted this bird on the stretch of the New River behind Wightman. Mallards and moorhens are common there. Canada geese and swans are not unusual. I see mandarin ducks from time to time and occasionally a heron standing on top of the ventilation tower behind the garage. But this is the first time I've seen a…</p>
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<p>We spotted this bird on the stretch of the New River behind Wightman. Mallards and moorhens are common there. Canada geese and swans are not unusual. I see mandarin ducks from time to time and occasionally a heron standing on top of the ventilation tower behind the garage. But this is the first time I've seen a cormorant (though not the first time one's been seen here, I'm sure).</p>
<p>When first spotted, he/she was fishing. They do this by swimming along under water. This may not be obvious from the video, but it is what is shown in the first segment. He'd disappear under water and pop up about 20 feet further along. </p>
<p>After catching something, he/she swam along the river. I stopped filming after a while and, of course, right then the bird made a magnificent water take off, sweeping low across the river as he/she did so!</p>
<p>Excuse the poor quality phonemanship. I wasn't wearing my glasses and pretty much had to guess where the bird was in the picture. It was also moving along quite quickly. The combination of motion and keeping a barely visible target in picture was clearly beyond me!</p>
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<span class="font-size-1">NB Soundtrack not original. The soundtrack shot with the video consisted of feet crunching on the New River Path and chatter. The current soundtrack was chosen as an alternative to that or silence.</span> Bats along New Rivertag:harringayonline.com,2019-08-04:844301:Topic:11849382019-08-04T17:55:33.139ZAlexhttps://harringayonline.com/profile/Alex228
<p>There seems to be a healthy number of bats along the New River, on the Wightman Road section between Hornsey and Haringey stations. Does anyone know anything about which species live there, or what I can do to support them?</p>
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<p>There seems to be a healthy number of bats along the New River, on the Wightman Road section between Hornsey and Haringey stations. Does anyone know anything about which species live there, or what I can do to support them?</p>
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<p>Hi.<br></br><br></br>I spotted an injured fox in my garden today (broken hind leg?).<br></br><br></br>I’ve spoken to the RSPCA and they have advised me that they won’t come out unless I can actually see the fox at the time I am calling, or if I have it contained. To this end, they have suggested that I set up a feeding routine to gain its trust and attract it my garden at regular intervals.<br></br><br></br>Can I therefore request that if you see it, you don’t feed it?<br></br><br></br>If, however you find it, and are able…</p>
<p>Hi.<br/><br/>I spotted an injured fox in my garden today (broken hind leg?).<br/><br/>I’ve spoken to the RSPCA and they have advised me that they won’t come out unless I can actually see the fox at the time I am calling, or if I have it contained. To this end, they have suggested that I set up a feeding routine to gain its trust and attract it my garden at regular intervals.<br/><br/>Can I therefore request that if you see it, you don’t feed it?<br/><br/>If, however you find it, and are able to contain it, or if you find it collapsed please call the RSPCA on <b>0300 1234 999</b> (24 hours).</p>
<p>Many thanks,</p>
<p>Helen</p>
<p></p> Frogs killed by catstag:harringayonline.com,2019-03-05:844301:Topic:11533882019-03-05T10:29:55.834ZSimon Bradleyhttps://harringayonline.com/profile/SimonBradley
<p>We're lucky to have a garden pond in which frogs breed, but less lucky in that cats also visit the garden. Frogs caught by the cats aren't eaten, or rarely even killed outright - just maimed and left to die. The injured animals can take several days to die, unless put out of their misery first. </p>
<p>So far this year, cats have left three frogs dying, and there is still no spawn in the pond. In the worst year for killings the total was seventeen, but we don't see nearly that many frogs at…</p>
<p>We're lucky to have a garden pond in which frogs breed, but less lucky in that cats also visit the garden. Frogs caught by the cats aren't eaten, or rarely even killed outright - just maimed and left to die. The injured animals can take several days to die, unless put out of their misery first. </p>
<p>So far this year, cats have left three frogs dying, and there is still no spawn in the pond. In the worst year for killings the total was seventeen, but we don't see nearly that many frogs at all now. </p>
<p>Owners, remember that the birds and other wild creatures which your pet may bring home dead or dying represent only a small proportion of the total cull. The more cats around, the less wildlife: simple as that.</p> Volunteer for Wildlife at St. Ann's this Saturday (Feb 9th but also 9th and 18th March)tag:harringayonline.com,2019-02-06:844301:Topic:11492132019-02-06T14:02:17.815ZChris Setzhttps://harringayonline.com/profile/ChrisSetz
<p>After local group<span> </span><a href="https://www.startharingey.co.uk/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">StART</a>'s campaign for genuinely affordable housing, the GLA have bought all 7 hectares (<a href="https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@51.5826212,-0.0906192,393a,35y,171.56h,30.88t/data=!3m1!1e3" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">the right-hand half on the map below</a>) from the Barnet, Enfield and Haringey NHS Trust (BEH), who had planned a mere 14% affordable homes…</p>
<p>After local group<span> </span><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.startharingey.co.uk/" target="_blank">StART</a>'s campaign for genuinely affordable housing, the GLA have bought all 7 hectares (<a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@51.5826212,-0.0906192,393a,35y,171.56h,30.88t/data=!3m1!1e3" target="_blank">the right-hand half on the map below</a>) from the Barnet, Enfield and Haringey NHS Trust (BEH), who had planned a mere 14% affordable homes there. </p>
<p>The GLA promise 50% affordable. They appointed StART (who want 65%, genuinely affordable in perpetuity) to lead the GLA Steering Group tasked with delivering 800 homes on the site. </p>
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<p>The land is rich in rare and precious trees. A strip of woodland runs the entire length of the St Ann's site (at the top of the photo). The strip is designated a Site of Interest for Nature Conservation (SINC). Local conservation groups the London Wildlife Trust, TCV (The Conservation Volunteers) Railway Fields and St Ann's Green Space have formed a unique partnership with BEH (the NHS Trust who operate the Hospital and own the leftmost 40% of the site) and the GLA/StART in order to preserve and enhance the entire woodland strip. The project is funded by Network Rail.</p>
<p>Over the next three months, coordinated by TCV and under the guidance of the London Wildlife Trust, there is an opportunity to volunteer to help improve the SINC. No prior knowledge needed, free training is offered if wanted. The first event was last month, there'll be one this month and two more in March. You can drop by for a short time or stay for the whole experience.</p>
<p>Getting involved with nature and learning alongside like-minded friends and neighbours are among the nicest things anyone can do in their own backyard, so please come along on:</p>
<p>Saturdays 9th Feb and 9th March and Mon 18th March. </p>
<p>Sessions start at 10:30am and finish at 3pm. Meet outside the cafe in Chestnuts Park at 10:3am - water\tea\coffee will be provided but best bring your own lunch.</p>
<p>Meet outside Chestnuts Cafe 10:30am.</p>
<p>Contact Mat from TCV on <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="mailto:m.pendergast@tcv.org.uk" target="_blank">m.pendergast@tcv.org.uk</a> (tel 07823 444325) if you can, to let us know you're coming (or just turn up).</p>
<p><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.harringayonline.com/events/volunteer-for-wildlfe" target="_blank">Event details here</a>.</p>
<p><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/3uljq2qgqgwpekm/19SINCposter_StAnn-2018_Volunteer.pdf?dl=0" target="_blank">Poster here</a>.</p> Free nature walks and activities at Railway Fields this Saturdaytag:harringayonline.com,2017-07-26:844301:Topic:10084492017-07-26T14:45:52.398ZFriends of Railway Fieldshttps://harringayonline.com/profile/FriendsofRailwayFields
<p>Railway Fields will be open this Saturday afternoon (29 July), 2-5pm, for <strong>Nature Discovery Day</strong>, with free nature walks and activities. The programme is below - we hope to see you there. </p>
<p>2-3pm<strong> </strong> Meet the minibeasts<br></br> 2-2.45pm Bee walk and talk with Quentin Given (more info below)<br></br> 3-4pm Projecting microscope show. A close-up look at Railway Fields' plants and creatures on the big screen<br></br> 4-5pm Pond-dipping<br></br> 4pm Plants and habitats…</p>
<p>Railway Fields will be open this Saturday afternoon (29 July), 2-5pm, for <strong>Nature Discovery Day</strong>, with free nature walks and activities. The programme is below - we hope to see you there. </p>
<p>2-3pm<strong> </strong> Meet the minibeasts<br/> 2-2.45pm Bee walk and talk with Quentin Given (more info below)<br/> 3-4pm Projecting microscope show. A close-up look at Railway Fields' plants and creatures on the big screen<br/> 4-5pm Pond-dipping<br/> 4pm Plants and habitats walk and talk with TCV's Clif Osborne (more info below)</p>
<p>Plus: Twitter photo competition, family wildlife art and delicious refreshments</p>
<p>Entry and activities are <strong>FREE</strong>, donations to the Friends welcome!</p>
<p>Activities are on a drop-in, first come first served basis.</p>
<p>A bit more detail about our nature walks:</p>
<p><strong>2pm – Bee walk with Quentin Given.</strong> Learn more about bees and identify the different types that visit Railway Fields. You’ll hear about the vital role bees play in the ecosystem, the current decline in bee populations and how you can help. Quentin is a bee enthusiast who has been at the forefront of Friends of the Earth campaigns for bee-friendly policies.</p>
<p><strong>4pm – Plants and habitats walk with TCV’s Clif Osborne.</strong> Join Clif for a tour of the different types of habitat at Railway Fields, with a focus on the plants that grow there (some of which are welcome, others not so much!) and how the nature reserve is being managed to encourage biodiversity.</p>
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<p></p> New River Wildlifetag:harringayonline.com,2016-11-16:844301:Topic:9364532016-11-16T21:00:25.895ZChris Farthinghttps://harringayonline.com/profile/ChrisFarthing
<p>When I was walking along the New River this afternoon I noticed that a short section running east from Green Lanes for about 350m has become a sort of unofficial local nature reserve. The notice below appears at both ends of the section along with the enclosed species lists.</p>
<p>Does anyone know anything about it? The notice says 'I welcome additions to the list' and I'd like to know who to get in touch with. The list of flora is very impressive but the animals list is a bit sparse. I…</p>
<p>When I was walking along the New River this afternoon I noticed that a short section running east from Green Lanes for about 350m has become a sort of unofficial local nature reserve. The notice below appears at both ends of the section along with the enclosed species lists.</p>
<p>Does anyone know anything about it? The notice says 'I welcome additions to the list' and I'd like to know who to get in touch with. The list of flora is very impressive but the animals list is a bit sparse. I keep records of birds in this area and have recorded 44 species this year on the section of New River between Green Lanes and Seven Sisters Road (most interesting ones Kingfisher, Little Egret, Lesser Redpoll, Little Grebe, Red-crested Pochard) and I would happily send my list to whoever this is?</p>
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<p></p> Volunteers needed to help deliver environmental education sessions at Railway Fields Nature Reserve!tag:harringayonline.com,2016-05-03:844301:Topic:8707492016-05-03T10:42:56.331ZMsRailwayFieldshttps://harringayonline.com/profile/MsRailwayFields
<p><strong>Environmental Education Volunteer Officer</strong></p>
<p>Do you want to help children in Haringey connect with nature? Would you like experience in Outdoor/ Environmental Education?</p>
<p>The Conservation Volunteers (TCV) recognise the value of green spaces to local people and recognise that outdoors is the best place to play, relax and to learn. We are looking for volunteers to help run our interactive environmental education sessions at Railway Fields for local primary schools…</p>
<p><strong>Environmental Education Volunteer Officer</strong></p>
<p>Do you want to help children in Haringey connect with nature? Would you like experience in Outdoor/ Environmental Education?</p>
<p>The Conservation Volunteers (TCV) recognise the value of green spaces to local people and recognise that outdoors is the best place to play, relax and to learn. We are looking for volunteers to help run our interactive environmental education sessions at Railway Fields for local primary schools across Haringey.</p>
<p>Railway Fields Nature Reserve is based in the heart of Haringey, off Green Lanes, alive with wooded areas, a minibeast trail, two meadows, a wetland and a pond. We host school visits from Haringey primary schools which take place on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.</p>
<p>This is a brilliant opportunity to gain confidence and skills in the field of environmental education. You will receive support from the Schools Project Officer and will be informed of any relevant training opportunities.</p>
<p>You will be:</p>
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<li>Preparing and giving out basic equipment such as wildlife keys, spotters sheets and magnifiers, helping the children to understand and use them effectively.</li>
<li>Interacting with the children, enthusing and informing them about the wildlife they encounter.</li>
<li>Leading children around the reserve, helping them engage and understand with the trees, plants and creatures around them.</li>
<li>Leading focused games and activities that will help the children learn</li>
<li>Helping develop educational resources and ideas for activities</li>
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<p>We are looking for a commitment of two days per week but can allow a level of flexibility. An interest or knowledge of wildlife is very welcome but not required. All volunteers will need to have a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service, formally CRB) check before they can work with the children.</p>
<p>If you are interested in volunteering, or require further information, please get in touch! Contact Jo Goldsmid on 07740899681or email <a href="mailto:j.goldsmid@tcv.org.uk">j.goldsmid@tcv.org.uk</a></p> Please make your bonfire hedgehog-safe!tag:harringayonline.com,2015-10-30:844301:Topic:8059442015-10-30T15:08:43.396Zelfi jenkinshttps://harringayonline.com/profile/elfijenkins
<p>There is death and injury for hedgehogs in bonfires built in advance of lighting. There is advice on how to minimise this here:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.britishhedgehogs.org.uk/?action=viewArticle&articleId=7">http://www.britishhedgehogs.org.uk/?action=viewArticle&articleId=7</a></p>
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<p>There is death and injury for hedgehogs in bonfires built in advance of lighting. There is advice on how to minimise this here:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.britishhedgehogs.org.uk/?action=viewArticle&articleId=7">http://www.britishhedgehogs.org.uk/?action=viewArticle&articleId=7</a></p>
<p>(I couldn't find a relevant category so I am hoping it is ok to post this here)</p>
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